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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.58, 22,601.62 and 7,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.58, 22,601.62 and 7,174.04 is: 10,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.58 : 22,601.62 = 7,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.58/22,601.62 = 7,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.58x = 22,601.62 × 7,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.58x = 162,144,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,144,964.51/15,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.75

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